As the UK's largest training provider with over 26 years experience in work-based training, we have the scope and resources to deliver a number of benefits for both employers and learners.  

Here are just a few of the benefits you could experience when you work with Protocol Skills...

If you are an employer:

• We are one of the only training providers in the UK to offer nationwide coverage. Through our team of over 500 field based Training Assessors we have the scale and scope to support your existing network whether you are a small local business or a national multi-site organisation 
• Our consultative approach offers you a full assessment and implementation service allowing us to advise on matters such as funding availability and training requirements
• Our team of experts can assess the quality of your existing internal training programmes and ‘cross map' these to industry standards. This allows us to deliver a bespoke programme of learning incorporating specific elements of your business. Clients already benefiting from this unique service include One Stop, Brantano and DSGi
• We can maximize your training budget as we have access to millions of pounds worth of funding throughout the UK. This means that in most cases the full cost of training is covered by the government
• You will see increased skills amongst your workforce leading to improved productivity and business success as well as committed employees that go the extra mile in providing the best possible service to your customers
• We can make a positive difference to your bottom line and we have a proven track record of raising business performance via the effective delivery of qualifications within both SME and blue chip organisations
• We deliver in the workplace minimising the time your employees need to spend away from their everyday job
• Access to ePortfolio which is our innovative online learning platform facilitating faster progression through qualifications and gives you a transparent view of learner progress 24/7
• Our marketing team can work with you to produce bespoke materials to raise internal awareness of training programmes at branch/site level

If you are a learner:

• You get the opportunity to 'earn while you learn' with no fees or charges to pay*
• Nationally recognised qualifications that you can take with you - wherever you work
• Opportunity to learn form real-life experiences
• Increased confidence and knowledge - allowing you to perform your duties efficiently
• Ease of entry back into education for more mature learners
• Opportunity to learn in the workplace at your own pace
• Improved career prospects - research shows that learning a new skill could result in a £2000 to £3000 increase in annual salary (Learning & Skills Council, 2007)
• Our ePorfolio allows you to complete units online by uploading photos, video and voice recordings as evidenct to support your qualification. Using ePorfolio also means you no longer have to keep a bulky paper portfolio and allows you to send online messages to your Training Assessor

*Eligibility criteria apply

"Having visited companies accross the country, I know that high-quality training makes a real difference - to the commitment and creativity of staff, to increased productivity and ultimately to the bottom line."

John Denham MP, 2008